History
In 1909, the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee moved "to provide for the improvement of the system of Public Education of the State of Tennessee, that is to say, to establish a General Education Fund."
Education
Offering 300+ undergraduate and graduate degrees of study in diverse disciplines that prepare students for high-demand careers.
Research
The various Middle Tennessee State University academic centers not only enrich the lives of those on campus, the surrounding community, the state and beyond; collectively, their academic, government, and business partnerships bring millions of dollars to fund cutting-edge research and community service offerings.
From helping a student struggling with dyslexia to assisting iconic WSM-AM place its historic radio broadcasting tower on the National Register of Historic Places, the work of MTSU’s diverse group of centers results in far-reaching, positive effects.
Career
Middle Tennessee State University, a comprehensive, innovative institution, attracts students to distinctive bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs that prepare graduates to thrive in their chosen professions and a changing global society. Students and faculty generate, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and collaboratively promote excellence through teaching and learning, research, creative activity, and public engagement.
Housing services
Campus Housing provides you with opportunities for growth, development, and learning outside of the classroom. We are so much more than a roof over your head! We invite you to become a part of campus life by joining one of our many Living Learning Communities, participating in your hall’s Programming Council, or simply attending one of your RA’s programming events. There are so many ways to contribute to this vibrant community!
Library services
The MTSU Library, an active partner in the scholarly communication process, provides information resources and instructional services to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff and researchers. The library contributes to the university's quest to develop educated men and women through a commitment to strong collection development.
Medical services
The mission of MTSU Student Health Services is to ensure delivery of affordable, accessible and high quality health care integrated with the promotion of lifelong wellness for MTSU students. To that end we offer a range of services, from sick visits to physicals, including diagnostic testing, immunizations, women's health, lab/x-ray services, dietetic consults, and health coaching.
Campus life
The center is the largest and most comprehensive veterans center on any Tennessee higher education campus. It enables the about-1,000 student-veteran population on campus to have a one-stop shop to meet a variety of academic needs. It is a place for our student-veterans to study, to gather and to get help from fellow veterans, who will serve as peer advisors and sponsors.
Student clubs
Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees is being established under the auspices of the Focus on College and University Success (FOCUS) legislation that was introduced by Gov. The FOCUS Act calls for the Board of Trustees to be the University’s governing body. The Board is comprised of ten members of which nine members shall be voting members and one member shall be a nonvoting member. Eight of the voting members will be appointed by the Governor of the State of Tennessee with at least three being alumni of the University. A University faculty member shall serve as onevoting Board member to be selected by the University Faculty Senate.
Accreditation
Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Middle Tennessee State University.
Middle Tennessee State University Overview
Middle Tennessee State University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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Best Global Universities Rankings
2091
By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
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Middle Tennessee State University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Murfreesboro City
Middle Tennessee State University Student Reviews & Awards
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Amazing school. good teachers with alot of options and really helpful. Cheap tuition with good education and opportunities. MTSU offers affordable, diverse education with strong faculty, research, and career opportunities, situated in a vibrant location.
Great school!
I recommend MTSU for both traditional and non-traditional students. I had a positive experience with the professors and enjoyed the campus activities I took part in. I also have friends and acquaintances who attend MTSU and are very happy there. The campus environment has left a good impression on all of us.
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